The polycarbonate plastic headlight lens on your car or truck degrades from the moment it leaves the factory. Air pollution, airborne grit, and ultraviolet light take the shine off and then discolor ...
A car's headlights grow yellow or cloudy over time due to the breakdown of the protective layer on the lens. That contamination can cause your headlights to be dimmer—and therefore less safe. One way ...
As people keep their cars longer, oxidation of commonly used plastic headlight lenses is an increasing problem for drivers, warns Consumer Reports. Oxidation creates a haze that’s not only unsightly ...
OK, maybe we can be a bit more specific than our headline suggests. Here's how to upgrade the headlights on 1999—2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, plus we'll throw in a headlight lens ...
Automakers used to manufacture headlight lenses from glass.The bad thing is that glass limits a lens' shape and size so the OEMs switched to a more aerodynamically friendly and lighter ...
Foggy or hazy headlights emit less light and make it harder for you to see at night. Age, dirt, and UV damage cause plastic headlight lenses to become cloudy over time. Headlight restoration kits are ...
Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. Headlights with an aged, cloudy, or hazy look are becoming increasingly common, as the average age ...